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Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Best known for her accessible Ready to Wear as well luxury handbags, accessories and footwear Rebecca Minkoff introduces REBECCA MINKOFF SWIM.

Designed for the coastal chic and city cool girl, Rebecca Minkoff’s dive into swim is an extension of the brand’s effortlessly cool design philosophy. Minkoff indicates "Swim is a category I have been waiting to introduce for some time, and creating this collection has been almost two years in the making. I love everything about offering my on-the-go girl a gorgeous piece of swim that evokes a free-spirited style while remaining true to our high-quality standards—one she can always count on each time she needs a new suit for her upcoming travels. It’s all about living life by her own rules and this collection evokes all of that and more, said Rebecca Minkoff, Co-Founder and Creative Director.

Clearly the beauty of REBECCA MINKOFF SWIM is many-fold:

-LA made

-the line is made of fine Italian fabrics

-This SPR 2018 Collection of REBECCA MINKOFF SWIM styles are designed to be mixed/matched/reversed

-retro-like one pieces give off a fresh & flattering vibe

-collection fits well and compliments every dip, line, and curve for all body types

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Actress Nikki Reed recently stepped out in Amur making plastic water bottles look chic. What are we talking about? Reed attended Harper’s Bazaar and the CDG presented by the Outnet.com celebrating top costume designers wearing AMUR’s Adriana top and Diane wide leg high waisted pants-each were made of Duchess Satin from the Fall 2017 collection.

The top and pants are made fromNew Life Yarn, a recycled polyester filament yarn coming 100% from post-consumer bottles. The plastic bottles are spun into yarn and used to create the Duchess Satin fabric.

Get the look with AMUR’s Spring 2018 version of the Adriana Top in white made from organic cotton, $248at Amur.com

Monday, February 12, 2018

On February 11th, Romeo Hunte New York presented the Fall/Winter 18’ collection during a runway show at The Standard, High Line in New York with a turnout of over 300 guests.

As 29 models of African American ethnicity or descent strutted down the runway in shearling, fox furs, mixed fur with patchwork, PVC, and reversible raincoats, cropped jackets; guests watched with amusement and captured the looks on their phones, - some forgetting to turn off flash.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Ladies, before you know it you'll be ringing in the New Year at some of the hottest New Year's Eve parties around. That said, make sure you're armed with the most alluring looks from head to toe. Our friends from down under at Hello Molly have what you'll need for looking and feeling SEXY! Select anything from sexy stilettos, to sultry silhouettes donned with sparkle, glitter, and all things festive.Hello Mollydesigns serve up a little pizazz that are perfect for your NYE events--Get ready for the countdown.. perfect ".3,2,1"...pieces to match your bubbly!

Too Fast for Love Dress Champagne (shown above)

$69.00 AUD

The Too Fast For Love Dressoffers a cowl neckline, adjustable shoulder straps and a drawstring on the waist. It also has a flirty draped hem, perfect to pair with heeled sandals and lots of gold highlighter. Click here for purchase.

Friday, September 08, 2017

In celebration of Clarins'8th Generation Double Serum technology and innovations and its “Inspired by Nature - Powered by Plants” ethos, Refinery29 and Clarins present ”CHAMBERS OF BEAUTY” an immersive, elevated experience at 29Rooms that will submerge guests in the hydric and lipidic technology of Double Serum while bringing to life the scent, visuals and utility of its [20+1] potent plant extracts for every attendee.

Dates: Friday, September 8 through Monday, September 11

Times: 11:00am to 10:00pm ET

Location: 106 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Please visit @ClarinsUsa and @29Rooms on social media for more information and updates.

Designer and stylist to the stars, Rachel Zoe, hosted a private dinner and cocktail party outdoors at the Sunset Tower Hotel in WeHo where she previewed The Rachel Zoe Collection’s Spring/Summer 2018 line. Joined by some of her closest celebrity friends, including Nicole Richie, Chrissy Teigen,Goldie Hawn, Nate Berkus, Selma Blair and a pregnant Jessica Alba (who didn’t drink), among others, the fashionista discussed her inspiration for the season’s collection and her excitement to present on the west coast for the second time ever.

Friday, October 07, 2016

PARIS, FRANCE: Model and Victoria's Secret Angel, Jasmine Tookes wore The Racer Black by Cami NYC before and after walking the runway at the Chanel Spring 2017 show at Paris Fashion Week recently. The Racer by Cami NYC, $148 is a real eye catcher.

The barely there tank in luxurious silk has eyelash laces that traces the the neckline and spaghetti straps meet at the back. Tookes rocks sleek natural colored outerwear and shades--completing her authentic "model girl" look. To shop this lookclick here.

COCKTAIL CORNER

There is nothing more luxurious than the perfect cocktail. Certainly everyone should drink responsibly and when out on the quest one can drink "fashionably" with the help of this little cocktail suggestion